Derrico

I think I would take any three of them straight up.

All of this. He is looking more and more like a bust. But there is some real skill there. His wrist shot is world class. He has really good stickhandling. But we all know the negatives about his game. If all I'm getting is a mid/late round 2nd, I think I still hang on to him.

Same as the others. I'm interested but can't commit without a date.

Not sure if it's been said but why isn't Housley there? Family issues at home? I'm sure in the past the coaches were part of the combine interview process.

No. So if Casey is a monster having done zero, can I extrapolate that? Is that an analytics thing?

YAYAYAYYAYA. Just one?

We were a couple of years removed from Darcy Regier and 'suffering'. I think a doorknob would have been exciting this fanbase. The sad part of this thread is seeing so many names that are not around anymore :(

I can get behind wanting a legit #1. But our very own GM gave Vegas a (albeit low round) pick to not take Ullmark. He obviously has to have some belief in him. I don't get the Gruby love. He may be a great goalie next year. But he also has never proven this. He is no more of a sure thing that Ullmark IMO.

Dahlin meets with the Sabres today.

Wait. Does this no longer mean your a Panthers fan? :P

How much better is Grubauer than Ullmark? Ullmark is coming off an AHL All-star season and he's looked great the limited time he's played for the Sabres during call ups. Grubauer has an NHL 2.34 and .922 in 102 Games Played Ullmark has an NHL 2.53 and .917 in 26 Games Played I think the Goals against can be explained away by the quality of the teams they played for. Sabres barely have had an AHL quality D over the past few years. I could see many being worried about giving the reigns to Ullmark to be the starter next year. But isn't there similar uncertainty with Grubauer? He's never played more than 35 games in a season. Myself, I keep the asset, sign someone like Bernier and hope Ullmark can handle 50 games. We have been grooming him for this roll for a couple of seasons now. Hell, JBotts gave Vegas a pick NOT to take Ullmark. Sign a veteran and see what the kid has. Edit - dudacek, if I wasn't so long winded I would have beat you by that much.

Circling back on the living situation. Recent article has Dahlin saying either his mom or dad will probably end up coming over and live with him for his first year.

Haven't seen a thread yet. NHL Scouting Combine begins today and lasts through Saturday. Located down at Harbor Centre and KBC. Here's a primer. https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-nhl-scouting-combine-preview/c-298792876?tid=277764372 Who's our Sabrespace guy who usually volunteers at this event? Any relevant news, photos, articles etc. would be appreciated.

Does Bogo just have this year and next left on his contract? Switch Bogo with Okposo and I might consider it.

Deleted my last post by accident. But ofcourse the NHL is marketing a top prospect. This is no different than the league doing it with McDavid/Eichel and then Matthews the next year. Not sure why you constantly want to pump the breaks on this guy. Who was the last top end prospect who came into the league and disappointed? I'm talking a year with a legit top prospect and not last year or Reinhart/Ekblad draft. This is also no different than what the NFL is doing with Baker Mayfield.

Agreed. He abused Risto with too many minutes this year. I hope Housley eases Dahlin in.

This.

I'm also surprised he came right out and said it. But, at the same time, it's pretty freaking obvious any team in the league drafting first is taking him.

I don't recall olofsson at all but I think Borgen was a real possibility.

All good questions that have crossed my mind as well. They have the connecting Harbour Centre so it would make sense to build the new arena (if they go that route) in the place of the existing. But how do the logistics work? Where are they playing for those couple of years? There has been some strong reviews from outsiders (combine, WJC etc.) that love the fact they have this practice facility connected to the arena. I'm sure they wouldn't want to change that.

Agreed. If healthy, I think there's little doubt Baptiste will be in the opening lineup.

Last meetup.....2 months ago. He may have been hitting the sauce lately though.......

Oh come on. You didn't look that old :P

Vegas Golden Knights. Who woulda thinked it? Small error. June 10th is a Sunday :P

Not even Jack?